Under what circumstances is overtaking prohibited for vehicles traveling in the same lane?

[Julio]

Article 43 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law': Motor vehicles traveling in the same lane shall maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to allow for emergency braking measures. Overtaking is prohibited under the following circumstances: 1. The vehicle ahead is turning left, making a U-turn, or overtaking: If the vehicle ahead shows an intention to turn left, make a U-turn, or overtake, overtaking is not allowed. 2. Possibility of meeting oncoming traffic: Pay attention to the situation of oncoming vehicles. 3. Encountering special operation vehicles: The vehicle ahead is a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing emergency tasks. 4. No overtaking conditions: When passing through railway crossings, intersections, narrow bridges, curves, steep slopes, tunnels, pedestrian crossings, or sections with heavy urban traffic where overtaking is not feasible.

[SanKaylee]

Every time I drive, I remind myself that safety is the most important thing, especially not to overtake casually on the road. If I encounter vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, or ambulances that are sounding sirens and flashing lights while performing emergency tasks, I must never overtake them. They might be rushing to save lives or put out fires, and overtaking could block their path, which is particularly dangerous. For example, last time on the highway, I saw an ambulance with its lights flashing, and I immediately slowed down to give way. Otherwise, if I had overtaken it and they suddenly changed lanes or accelerated, it could easily lead to a collision and cause a disaster. Remember, this is not only for your own safety but also a respect for public order. Developing this good habit can make daily driving more reassuring.

[RuthDella]

I believe that driving must strictly adhere to the rules. Simply put, you should not overtake special vehicles performing emergency duties in the same lane, such as ambulances, police cars, or fire trucks when their warning lights and sirens are on. The reason is clear: these vehicles are racing against time to save lives or control fires, and the rules require us to yield to ensure public safety. I have read accident reports before where someone was heavily fined and possibly penalized with points for forcibly overtaking a police car. Worse yet, delays in emergency response could lead to casualties. On the road, these vehicles have the right of way, and we must actively cooperate by slowing down and giving way. Paying attention to these details is crucial.

[VanMatteo]

Years of driving experience have taught me that you should never overtake certain vehicles in the same lane, such as police cars, ambulances, or fire trucks with flashing lights on urgent missions. Just stay behind them. I remember one time I almost overtook an ambulance, and then it suddenly accelerated to avoid pedestrians. I was really scared afterward that I didn't overtake and interfere with their rescue mission. Simple principle: Special vehicles performing emergency tasks have unpredictable movements. Overtaking them may cause accidents. Safety first, avoid risky behaviors.